Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week with these special offers

In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week 2015 (May 4-8), many restaurants, stores, and organizations are giving away free food, discounted tickets, and extra rewards and discounts on school supplies and other purchases. Thank you, HISD teachers, for all that you do!

Chick-fil-A:

Many Chick-fil-A locations are providing teachers with free breakfast, lunch, or dinner entreefor Teacher Appreciation Week. Register on Facebook for details. Here is a list of participating outlets, but check with your local Chick-fil-A, if it is not listed here:

• 45 & Wayside (free entree daily 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. May 4-8)
• Sawyer Heights (free breakfast entree 6 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. May 4-7)
• I-10 & Silber (free breakfast entree 6 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. May 4-7)
• Memorial & Dairy Ashford (free breakfast entree 6 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. May 4-7)
• Kirkwood & Westheimer (free breakfast entree 6 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. May 4-7)
• 610 & Shepherd (free Chick-fil-A sandwich May 4-8)
• Cinco Ranch (free breakfast entree 6 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. May 4-7)
• North Houston (free breakfast, lunch, or dinner entree May 5, but only for Alden Bridge, Conroe, Lake Woodlands Drive, the Woodlands at College Park, Sawdust Road, Magnolia, the Woodlands Mall, and Willis locations)

Houston Astros:

Educators can save $5 to $7 at Houston Astros Faculty & Staff Appreciation Night on May 15 against the Toronto Blue Jays. Use the code TEACHER to get the special discount. Follow detailed directions here.

Salata:

On May 5, teachers get half off any salad or salad wrap with a valid school ID. This is available nationwide from open to close at 42 Salata locations.

SeaWorld:

Texas teachers can visit SeaWorld + Aquatica for free  through September 7, 2015, thanks to the Teacher Appreciation Fun Card. Online pre-registration is required by May 31. This freebie is for active certified Texas teachers, not homeschool teachers, student teachers, school nurses, or custodial staff members. Show your required credentials, which include a copy of your Texas Teacher certification, a paystub from the last 30 days, and a valid Texas ID. Sign up online at SeaWorld.

Staples:

Staples is offering 40 percent back in rewards on school supplies for Teacher Rewards members. This is 35 percent more than any other time of year! Available through May 9 on school supplies, teaching and art essentials, posters, laminating, and cleaning supplies.

Three Brothers Bakery:

This local, family-owned bakery is offering a 20 percent discount from May 4-10 on jumbo cupcakes to teachers and school administrators. Simply show your teacher ID to get this deal at all three Houston-area locations: Braeswood, Memorial, and Washington Avenue.

McDonald’s:

Offers vary by location, but some McDonald’s establishments are offering free breakfasts, while others are giving away a free McCafe beverage with a purchase. Contact the McDonald’s closest to you for more details.

CiCi’s Pizza:

Teachers enjoy the adult pizza buffet from 4 p.m. until closing on May 5. There are reportedly 450 restaurants participating in the promotion.

Ann Taylor Loft:

Teachers receive 15 percent off their in-store purchases by signing up for Ann Taylor Loft’s teacher-only perks. Must provide title and grade level when registering.

Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores:

Sign up for Jo-Ann’s teacher rewards discount card and receive 15 percent off every purchase, every day. Some exclusions apply.

J. Crew:

No coupon code is required to receive a discount during Teacher Appreciation Week. Simply show your ID at checkout to receive a 15 percent discount. Discount cannot be applied to previous purchases, used in combination with another promotion, or used to purchase a gift card.

Banana Republic:

Students and teachers receive 15 percent off any in-store purchase of full-priced items. The offer is valid only at stores in the U.S. and Canada. Banana Republic Factory Stores are not participating. The offer is good for multiple uses now through Jan. 31, 2020.

Aerosoles:

Treat your feet to a new pair of shoes from Aerosoles. Simply show your teacher ID or most recent pay stub at any participating store and receive 15 percent off any footwear item priced at $39.99 or higher. Orders may also be placed by calling 1-800-798-9478.